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John Hakopian

President, First Foundation Advisors

John.Hakopian@FirstSunAdvisors.com

Mr. Hakopian oversees the vision, strategy, operations and development of investment management services for the firm. His entrepreneurial spirit combined with his focus on results, exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to emphasize people’s core needs continue to drive First Foundation’s management success as the regions’ leading independent wealth advisory firm.

Having been with First Foundation since its inception in 1990, Mr. Hakopian has been closely involved in developing and delivering the firm’s investment services. He became President in 2009.

Mr. Hakopian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in economics in three years from the University of California, Irvine and an MBA in Finance from the University of Southern California. 

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Banking products are provided by Sunflower Bank, N.A. dba First Foundation Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. NMLS# 709491.

Investment advisory services offered by First Foundation Advisors [“FFA”], an SEC registered investment adviser. FirstSun Advisors ["FSA"] is a tradename used by First Foundation Advisors as it works to integrate names following its merger into the FirstSun Capital Bancorp family of brands. Trust Services are offered through Sunflower Bank, N.A. dba First Foundation Bank.

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